Direct Care Staff - Residential

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Provides direct supervision, support and training to adults with disabilities receiving services from NVS.

PRIMARY SCHEDULE:

• Five eight hour shifts per week with a 30-minute on duty lunch. Hours and days may vary and may include day, swing, or graveyard shifts, Holiday and weekend shifts, and over-time shifts as needed.

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SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Works under the supervision of the Site Supervisor/Administrator as directed by the Director of Residential Services.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• Is responsible to supervise individuals with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent.
• Current California driver’s license, with an acceptable DMV printout and insurability, minimum of a 3 year driving history.
• All personnel must meet the requirements of Title 22 and title 17
• Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check.
• Ability to pass CPR and First Aid course.
• Ability to be certified in all NVS intervention training including Pro-Act, Behavior Tools, PCM Practitioner Level 1 or 2.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows all procedures, policies, and guidelines of North Valley Services.
• Provides direct supervision to clients and maintains daily assigned scheduled activities.
• Participates in assigned client scheduled activities.
• Collaborates and works efficiently with others.
• Implements Individual Service Plans (ISP) (teach skills and coping techniques).
• Provides support to clients in nutrition, shopping, cooking, menu planning and meal preparation.
• Facility cleaning as listed on the House Duties Checklist.
• Assists with prescribed medications, which are self-administered.
• Recognition of early signs of illness and the need for professional assistance.
• Assists clients with personal care needs as required (i.e. toileting, showering, brushing teeth, etc.)
• Provides transportation services (buses and/or vans) and assist individuals on and off buses and vans as needed.
• Performs daily documentation according to program guidelines.
• Review and contribute to the communication log daily.
• Assists in behavioral situations as they arise.
• Participates in agency-sponsored trainings as required to meet mandated Continuing Education Unit requirements.
• Presents and maintains a positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
• Additional duties as assigned including filling in at other sites or departments as needed.

PHYSICAL DUTIES:

• May have prolonged sitting.
• May have prolonged use of computer.
• May have prolonged use of phone.
• May have prolonged driving.
• May have prolonged standing.
• May lift up to 30 pounds.
• May assist in lifting clients.
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:

• Ability to effectively implement individual client plans.
• Effectiveness of operations responsibilities.
• Ability to work and cooperate with others.
• Ability to present and maintain a positive image